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Neighbors Want Proposed South Knox County Housing Plan Nixed, Petition Circulating

Neighbors Want Proposed South Knox County Housing Plan Nixed, Petition Circulating

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Neighbors in South Knox County are calling on Heartland Development to stop a proposed plan to bring around 170 homes to the Tarklin Valley area. Heartland Development plans to get the land rezoned by the Knox County Planning Commission to allow them to build single-family homes off Pickens Gap Road. Most people…MORE

Tennessee’s Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Mariner Finance

Tennessee’s Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Mariner Finance

On Tuesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance over widespread violations of multiple consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers were not fully informed about or, in some instances, did not agree to buy. In doing so, Mariner…MORE

Greene County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Suspect after Deadly Shooting, Sheriff Says

Greene County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Suspect after Deadly Shooting, Sheriff Says

Greene County, TN (WOKI) The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon. Greene County Sheriff’s Department officials say the shooting happened around 4:35 p.m. at a home on Old Stage Road. When deputies arrived on scene, they reportedly found 73-year-old Clarence Devoti with a gunshot wound;…MORE

New Details in the DUI Arrest of a Holston Middle School Bus Driver
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New Details in the DUI Arrest of a Holston Middle School Bus Driver

A bus driver contracted with Knox County Schools was arrested Thursday morning, charged with driving under the influence, Knoxville Police Department Communication Manager Scott Erland told WVLT News. We now know more about the arrest, thanks to an incident report obtained by WVLT News. According to the report, Knox County Schools Security Lieutenant Dustin Tilly…MORE

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Expansion into East Tennessee

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Expansion into East Tennessee

Maryville, TN (WOKI) BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding into East Tennessee with a location in Blount County. The new location in Maryville will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee and the first in East Tennessee. The mega-store will be situated near Foothills Mall, at the JC Penny location. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a convenient one-stop…MORE

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains. Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night. Park rangers tried to reach the hikers but downed trees blocked their path. The Tennessee Air National Guard was dispatched…MORE

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